All industrialized nations have used, and/or continue to use, coal in it's development. People see China using coal for energy and their first reaction is to knock it.

The fact that China has chosen not to use nuclear energy, thereby leaving behind hundreds, if not thousands, of tons of radioactive waste for future generations is lost on the knee-jerk peanut gallery.

Everyone thinks that people over there are working in the rice patties. Google any major city in Chinaand you'll be surprised at how modern they are. The cities, roads, and bridges in the U.S. are crumbling. Is it just me or are we losing the battle?